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'Sindy was more of a girl next door dolly'

There’s been an awful lot of talk about Barbie over the last few months, but many women who grew up in Ireland will be more familiar with the 80s doll icon, Sindy. She was the doll to have during that time, and is known for being less sexualised and more suitable for a young, Irish audience. Sean was joined by Freelance Journalist, Erin McCafferty, who believes Sindy deserves more recognition...

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14.00 27 Jul 2023


'Sindy was more of a girl next door dolly'


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There’s been an awful lot of talk about Barbie over the last few months, but many women who grew up in Ireland will be more familiar with the 80s doll icon, Sindy. She was the doll to have during that time, and is known for being less sexualised and more suitable for a young, Irish audience.

Sean was joined by Freelance Journalist, Erin McCafferty, who believes Sindy deserves more recognition...


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